Machu Picchu is a ancient civilization that was built
by the Inca and was found by Hiram Bingham III .it was built to a estate for the emperor
It was built at the peak of the Inca empire
The ruins of Machu Picchu are divided into two main sections known as the Urban and Agricultural Sectors. The Agricultural Sector is also divided into Upper and Lower sectors, while the Urban Sector is split into East and West sectors.
How OLD is Machu Picchu
Machu Picchu was constructed a
round 1462, at the height of the Inca Empire. It was
abandoned less than 100 years
later. It is likely that most of its inhabitants were
wiped out by smallpox before the Spanish conquistadores arrived in the area
How Do i get there?
the most popular way to enjoy a Machu Picchu tour is taking the train from nearby Cusco. The train takes four hours and travels through hills and villages.
A shorter train journey to Machu Picchu is from Ollantaytambo. . Ollantaytambo is also home to some ruins and many travelers enjoy spending a night in the town before departing for Machu Picchu.
Were is this Machu Picchu
Machu Picchu is located in the Cusco Region of Peru, South America. It is 80 kilometers northwest of Cusco, on mountain Machu Picchu. it is located about 8,040 ft above sea level.
What is Machu Picchu
Machu Picchu
by: Alexis Carrasco